China Removes Gay Dating Apps Blued and Finka From App Stores

Pro-China narrative

China's LGBTQ+ community thrives in cities like Chengdu, where gay couples openly hold hands without harassment. However, some Western media outlets tend to exaggerate or selectively frame stories such as this one to reinforce narratives of repression. These portrayals frequently serve broader political aims — undermining China’s sovereignty and advancing foreign agendas under the guise of promoting “civil society” and human rights.